CAF has made an urgent request to the South African Football Association (Safa) to step in as emergency hosts of the 2019 African Nations Cup.

This is after the continental football body stripped Cameroon of the right to host the tournament finals due to delays in preparations and security concerns.

SAFA president Danny Jordaan confirmed the request on Sunday, and the matter was discussed at an AGM in Sandton.

However, Jordaan said that a decision will only be made after the SA government’s approval and support.

SAFA President has told the SAFA AGM in Sandton on Sunday, 2 December that CAF has asked the Association to seriously consider hosting AFCON 2019.
SAFA will however, meet the Government first before making a decision pic.twitter.com/zofivdFK5A

— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) December 2, 2018

Meanwhile, CAF revealed that the hosting country will be announced before the month end.